The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is typically divided into seven major stages:
1. Project goals, requirements, timelines, and resources are defined during this initial phase. It establishes the groundwork for the entire development process.
2. Analysis: Detailed requirements are gathered and analyzed during this phase. Understanding the needs of end users and stakeholders is required.
3. Design: During the design phase, a detailed blueprint for the software, including its architecture, user interface, and database structure, is created.
4. Implementation (Coding): This is where the actual coding or programming based on the design specifications takes place.
5. Testing: Following coding, the software is thoroughly tested to identify and correct defects and issues. Various testing methods are used, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
6. Deployment: After passing all testing phases and meeting quality standards, the software is deployed or released to the intended environment.
7. Maintenance: Following deployment, the software enters the maintenance phase, during which developers address any bugs, updates, or improvements that are required. This phase lasts the entire lifecycle of the software.
